Quinoa with Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Quinoa with Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 ml Quinoa; 1 same amount to 1 1/2 times the amount of quinoa Water; 1 Orange; 70 grams Cucumber; 60 grams Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes; 6 tbsp Finely chopped red onion or green onion; 3 tbsp Cilantro (finely chopped); 3 tbsp Dried fruit (I used dried cranberries, cherries and golden raisins); 1 bunch Walnuts; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Cumin powder; 1 around 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

200 ml Quinoa
1 same amount to 1 1/2 times the amount of quinoa Water
1 Orange
70 grams Cucumber
60 grams Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
6 tbsp Finely chopped red onion or green onion
3 tbsp Cilantro (finely chopped)
3 tbsp Dried fruit (I used dried cranberries, cherries and golden raisins)
1 bunch Walnuts
3 tbsp Lime juice
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cumin powder
1 around 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

1
Wash the quinoa well in a fine mesh sieve.
2
Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the quinoa.
3
Cover and cook for about 15 minutes over low heat until it has cooked through.
4
Take it off the heat, give it a quick stir and transfer it to a large bowl.
5
Let cool.
6
Lightly roast the walnuts and roughly chop them up.
7
Peel the orange and rip the fruit into bite-sized pieces.
8
Dice the cucumber and tomato into 5 mm pieces.
9
Roughly chop the dried fruit.
10
Make the dressing by combining the ingredients.
11
When the quinoa is cool, stir in all of the ingredients listed, up to the walnuts, then mix in the dressing.
12
Chill in the fridge for an hour to allow the flavors to meld and it's ready.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 ml Quinoa, 1 same amount to 1 1/2 times the amount of quinoa Water, 1 Orange, 70 grams Cucumber, and more.

Yes, Quinoa with Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Fruit falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quinoa with Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Fruit

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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